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RNZ National’s flagship news programme known for breaking news stories, incisive interviews with politicians across the political spectrum and newsmakers and commentators from Aotearoa and around the world. There's a lot to talk about in the mornings and Morning Report is covering the stories that matter to the people of Aotearoa.
Monday to Friday, 6am - 9am
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Wednesday, 22 January 2025
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Sports Chat for 22 January 2025
22 Jan 2025An update on what's happening in the sports world with Ben Strang. Audio
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Prince Harry's damages battle delayed as two sides in talk
The opening day of Prince Harry's damages battle against the owners of The Sun newspaper has been delayed as the two sides discuss a possible settlement. UK correspondent Olly Barratt spoke to Alexa… Read more Audio
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Nelson mayor on Trump's claims America split the atom
Nelson's mayor Nick Smith in extending an invitation to the incoming US ambassador to visit Nelson and learn who really first split the atom. Smith spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
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Retail spending continues to decline year on year
Retailers are hoping the new Economic Growth portfolio and its Minister, Nicola Willis - who we heard from earlier in the programme - will mean good news for the struggling sector. Reporter Lucy Xia… Read more Audio
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National Party caucus retreat begins in Hamilton
The National Party caucus retreat kicks off on Wednesday, fresh off the heels of the Prime Minister's cabinet reshuffle on Sunday. RNZ Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
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Kiwi drowns in water trough in Wellington
22 Jan 2025A kiwi which was part of a project that brought the native birds to Wellington's hills has drowned in a water trough. Project lead Paul Ward spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
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NZ woman in serious condition after being set on fire
An Auckland woman, Destiny Otton-Rakuraku, remains in serious condition in hospital in Brisbane after being set on fire. ABC reporter Arianna Levy spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
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Trump signs order to 'restore free speech'
22 Jan 2025In one of his first acts as the 47th President, Donald Trump signed an executive order that he said was aimed at "restoring freedom of speech and ending federal censorship". New York Law School… Read more Audio
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Summer sun finally arrives in Wellington
22 Jan 2025After a chilly start to summer for many parts of the country, Wellingtonians are happy to be graced with some sunshine. Reporter Mary Argue has the story. Audio
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis on inflation
Inflation heading into more manageable territory is good news for the government, and Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Willis spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
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Economists predict inflation has slowed
Inflation is likely to have ended 2024 close to the sweet spot of 2 percent as domestic price increases slowing down. Business Editor Gyles Beckford spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
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Trump pardons Jan 6 rioters on day one of presidency
22 Jan 2025Donald Trump supporters who attacked the U.S Capitol four years ago have started leaving prison after the president pardoned 1500 defendants hours after he took office. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke… Read more Audio
Morning Report
RNZ National’s flagship news programme known for breaking news stories, incisive interviews with politicians across the political spectrum and newsmakers and commentators from Aotearoa and around the world. There's a lot to talk about in the mornings and Morning Report is covering the stories that matter to the people of Aotearoa.
Hosted by former political editor and breakfast and business TV host Corin Dann, with co-presenter Ingrid Hipkiss. They’re joined by award-winning newsreader Nicola Wright, and, sports newsreader and commentator Nathan Rarere (who also hosts RNZ's First Up).
Edited by Martin Gibson
Monday to Friday, 6am - 9am
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